The Collaborative International Dictionary
Palpitate \Pal"pi*tate\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Palpitated; p. pr. & vb. n. Palpitating.] [L. palpitare, palpitatum, v. intens. fr. pappare. See Palpable.] To beat rapidly and more strongly than usual; to throb; to bound with emotion or exertion; to pulsate violently; to flutter; -- said specifically of the heart when its action is abnormal, as from excitement.
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vb. (en-past of: palpitate)
Usage examples of "palpitated".
She had listened to every voice that sounded from below, and at every step that crossed the passage, her heart had palpitated with dread, lest it should be La Motte coming to lead her to the Marquis.
Anne palpitated indeed as she made her courtesy to him, and wondered if Heaven had ever before made so fine a gentleman and so beautiful a being.
My Lieart beat a triple tattoo, and my head palpitated with the rhythm.
The muscles inside of her palpitated as the pleasure built to a crescendo, exploded into a flood of fire.